Maxpedition buttpacks?

RescueRiley

RescueRiley

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I'm looking for a new lumbar pack, SOmething bigger then the proteus but maybe not as big as the sabercat.. any reccommendations? Thanks.
 
I'd take a look at the Mountainsmith packs as well, if you are not set on the maxpedition stuff - they can be found in various sizes.
 
John, I recently bought this as my new woods bag, it's a High Sierra Ridgeline. Kind of reminded me of the Max Devildog which appealed to me, but it is not as big as the Devildog. Decent amount of room, a few internal pockets in the main compartment, and of course the 2 water bottles. I got it at Gander Mountain for $30, you might want to check it out in person though, if you can find a retailer in your area. The only problem I'm having is that my butt is so flat, it wants to slide down off my waist all the time! :o

Hope that helps some. -Matt-

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I have been using the Mountainsmith "Day" butt/lumbar packs for years. Very good fit and quality, and close in capacity to the Maxpedition Sabrecat, IIRC.

If you're set on getting a butt pack style bag, there are many options out there for hiking/backpacking but it seems that Maxpedition now only offers the big Sabrecat or the smaller Octa/Proteus. Can't really speak for the comfort of them because I've only used their shoulder-carry packs and belt-mounted pouches.
 
I have a Devildog. It's a nice product, BUT... I think a buttpack loses its convenience/comfot advantages once it gets to a certain size. The Devildog is at that size, for me.

If I decide to carry two water bottles or some other type of heavier load in it, I attach a pair of milsurp suspenders to the thing. At that point, I'd just as soon wear a daypack (unless it really hot out).

Stay sharp,
desmobob
 
desmobob said:
BUT... I think a buttpack loses its convenience/comfot advantages once it gets to a certain size. . .

If I decide to carry two water bottles or some other type of heavier load in it, I attach a pair of milsurp suspenders to the thing. At that point, I'd just as soon wear a daypack (unless it really hot out).

Stay sharp,
desmobob
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Agreed 100%! :thumbup:

I also like waist packs but the thing is unless it's well designed with the proper tightening straps to make it "hug" you waist/butt properly, all that load is going to force it down to your legs.

My personal test of a butt or waist pack is if it has high on the "MJF" (or minimum jog flop). I test it out by stuffing it with a certain weight load and run in place a bit. The less it flops around my butt while I try to jog or run, the better.

This is mine, made by a local outdoors/mountaineering company here in my country; the "Commuter" model. More for urban EDC but well made nonetheless and converts to shoulder carry mode.

http://www.habagat.com/pP_hippack.php
 
I like the Devil Dog but I don't use it as waist pack. I put an EMS after-market shoulder strap on it, now its my main hiking pack. I guess this really doesn't help with the question though.......

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I would recommend looking at TrueNorthGear. I use their Loadmonster. It is very comfortable, carries two liters of water, and is large enough for all my other stuff. They have smaller lumbar packs. The TrueNorthGear is the best lumbar packs I have found.

Spud
 
While you're shopping, you might check out Badlands packs. They have a couple different sizes in fanny packs.
I have the monster and I love it.
Linky
And their warranty is amazing. They'll fix anything. I mean anything that goes wrong with the pack, no matter if you're the first owner or the 100th.
Later,
Iz
 
I have used the Mountainsmith Day lumbar pack for many years - I still have the same one. Very good quality, design, and load carry. This one is fairly large but it allows me to avoid a shoulder pack for day hiking.
 
bindlestitch said:
While you're shopping, you might check out Badlands packs. They have a couple different sizes in fanny packs.
I have the monster and I love it.
Linky
And their warranty is amazing. They'll fix anything. I mean anything that goes wrong with the pack, no matter if you're the first owner or the 100th.
Later,
Iz
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Serious gear envy happening with those Badlands! :eek:
 
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I have tried a few buttpacks but if you have a middle-aged belly, they don't work well. With the buckle riding under a "beer belly", and a loaded pack, it wants to slip down and does.
I really like the idea of this type of pack because it unloads the downward pressure on your spine. The suspenders are a must for me with this kind of pack.
 
Take a look at he Mountain Bike lumbar pack on the North Face site. Its my current favorite. Sometimes I pair it with TrueNorth Gear strapettes.
 
I like buttpacks for day-hikes so that you don't have the heat of a backback covering your back. I agree that a buttpack loses its appeal once it gets too bulky. Right now I have a Proteus for day-hikes but I added some extra smaller utility compartments to the belt, which increases capacity, allows for some access to small gear without removing the pack, and distributes a little of the weight around the torso instead of all sitting in the back.
 
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